Harry Styles Shines at London's Meltdown Festival: A Diverse Setlist of Covers, Deep Cuts, and Orchestral Magic
Harry Styles recently performed at London's Meltdown Festival, showcasing a unique setlist that included covers, deep cuts, and reimagined songs with the Jules Buckley Orchestra. The festival, which Styles is curating for 2026, took place at Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall. During the show, Styles surprised the audience with rarely-played songs like "Two Ghosts" and tracks from his new album, Kiss All The Time. He also delighted fans with favorites such as "Fine Line," "Matilda," and "Boyfriends."
In addition to his own songs, Styles treated the crowd to several covers, showcasing his talent at the piano. He performed songs by Patrick Watson and closed the set with a rendition of Simon & Garfunkel's "Bridge Over Troubled Water." Styles expressed his love for orchestral and classical music, noting the challenge of stepping into that field without being able to read music.
Styles' Together, Together residency tour, which began in Amsterdam in May, has been a huge success, with a record-breaking 12-night run at London's Wembley Stadium. He now holds the venue's record for the most shows by an artist in a calendar year. The setlist for the Meltdown Festival show included a mix of Styles' own songs and covers, creating a memorable and diverse musical experience for fans.
Overall, Harry Styles' performance at the Meltdown Festival was a testament to his versatility as an artist and his ability to captivate audiences with his unique blend of music. With a mix of old favorites, new tracks, and surprising covers, Styles proved once again why he is a force to be reckoned with in the music industry.